12-Year-Old Arnav Pawar Killed by Speeding Dumper in Sangli; Driver Flees

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News18•28-01-2026, 09:28
12-Year-Old Arnav Pawar Killed by Speeding Dumper in Sangli; Driver Flees
- •Arnav Amit Pawar, a 12-year-old schoolboy, died after being hit by a dumper in front of Shri Bazaar on Palus-Aamnapoor road in Sangli.
- •The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, at 10 AM, as Arnav was cycling to school after inflating his bicycle tire.
- •Arnav was trapped under the dumper's left rear wheel, sustaining fatal head and hand injuries, and died on the spot.
- •The dumper driver fled the scene immediately after the accident, and police are currently searching for the unidentified individual.
- •Citizens are demanding stricter control over speeding heavy vehicles on Palus city's narrow and congested roads to prevent future tragedies.
Why It Matters: A 12-year-old boy was killed by a hit-and-run dumper driver in Sangli, sparking calls for road safety.
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